Primary Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 14,363 - 18,846; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Referral bonus of £50 shopping vouchers

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant for a role in a vibrant community school in Preston. The role involves supporting pupils of various abilities and ensuring a positive learning environment. Candidates should have experience assisting children with additional needs and a passion for educational support. This is a temporary position offering £90 per day with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties.
• Passion for improving outcomes for all children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across a range of abilities.
• Provide targeted support to individual children and small groups.
• Create a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with pupils with additional needs

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a primary Teaching Assistant for a role on the outskirts of Preston in a fantastic primary school. The school serves a dynamic and lively community and offers opportunities for growth. The school caters for students aged 4 - 11, including some with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with class teachers to support pupils across a range of abilities and help deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.


• Provide targeted support to individual children and small groups, particularly those who may need extra help to stay focused, manage emotions, or access the curriculum.


• Support behaviour management strategies, assist with classroom routines, and help create a safe and positive learning environment.

Qualifications and qualities

• Experience working with pupils with additional needs, including those with social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties, would be highly beneficial.


• Calm under pressure, adaptable, and passionate about improving outcomes for all children.


• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to be a positive presence in a child’s daily life.

Salary and benefits

Starting pay is £90 per day. We offer a supportive leadership team and ongoing professional development opportunities.

How to apply

If you’re ready to take on a role that’s challenging and rewarding, please click apply and contact Kirsten Ashcroft-Jackson on 01772 540740, Ext: 3006.

If you know someone who might be interested, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

The position is temporary unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified and prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary/pay rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Kirsten Ashcroft-Jackson

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 3006